Barcelona versus Vive Tauron Kielce will play for the final at VELUX EHF FINAL4 in Lanxess Arena in Cologne, while on the same place 20.000 spectators will have chance to see a replay from the last year’s semis between THW Kiel and MKB MVM Veszprem.
The semi-final draw was made by the Lord Mayor of Cologne, Jürgen Roters, and EHF Secretary General, Michael Wiederer at the Palais Flora in the city’s Botanical Gardens. The draw was made as follows:
Semi-finals, 30 May 2015:
FC Barcelona versus KS Vive Tauron Kielce
THW Kiel versus MKB-MVM Veszprem
The final schedule of the two semi-finals matches is yet to be announced but it has now been confirmed that matches will be played at 15:15 hrs and 18:00 hrs on both days.
Unique fan engagement in opening shows
All handball fans taking part at the Opening Party have a unique chance to become part of the entertainment on the final day. All they have to do is to enter the video box at the LANXESS arena on Friday and sing the song “Seven Nations Army”. In the opening show prior the third place match on Sunday a compilation of the faces of all participants will be projected on the floor during a big digital choir of fans voices.
Voice of Germany’s Kim Sanders to perform
Stars from the Voice of Germany will once again entertain fans in the LANXESS arena. A special highlight will be a performance of Phil Collins’ ‘In the Air Tonight’ by Kim Sanders – the ‘song of the VELUX EHF Champions League final’ will released as a single during the VELUX EHF FINAL4 weekend and will be available to purchase via iTunes. The song will also be available on her new album.
Play for Change becomes new charity partner
The charitable foundation, Play for Change, teams up with the VELUX EHF FINAL4 organisers as a new charity partner of the event. Play for Change, an organisation set up to enhance the lives of children and young people around the world by providing access to sports and education, has already been present on the shirts of top EHF referees from the start of this season.
Tickets sale to start for the 2016 VELUX EHF FINAL4
The sale of tickets for the 2016 VELUX EHF FINAL4 will start during the final weekend, from the ticket shop in the LANXESS arena. Online ticket sales will then begin on Monday, 1 June 2015. In 2014 a total of 7,000 tickets were sold during the final weekend to fans eager to secure their place in the LANXESS arena.
source: EHF
